Candlelight has continued to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of Gary Ponsford as Account Director, marking another significant milestone in the company’s growth and long-term investment in the business.
Gary joins Candlelight following a 30-year career with Wax Lyrical, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge, commercial expertise and a deep understanding of the UK retail market.
His appointment reflects Candlelight’s ambitious growth strategy as the company continues to expand across the home fragrance, home décor, textiles, outdoor living and gifting sectors.
““Gary’s appointment is a major addition to our commercial team. His experience, customer knowledge, and understanding of the retail landscape are second to none”
The move follows a period of sustained success for Candlelight, with strong sales growth, expanding retail partnerships, and highly successful recent trade shows, reinforcing the company’s position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing suppliers within the gift and home interiors market.
Gary said: “After 30 years with Wax Lyrical, I felt the time was right for a new challenge. Candlelight has built an incredible reputation within the industry and has a clear vision for the future. I’m excited to be joining such an ambitious and talented team, and I look forward to helping drive the next stage of the company’s growth.”
Kate Winch, Head of Sales at Candlelight, commented: “Gary’s appointment is a major addition to our commercial team. His experience, customer knowledge, and understanding of the retail landscape are second to none, and we’re delighted to welcome him to Candlelight.
“As our business continues to grow at pace, investing in exceptional people is a key part of our strategy. Gary’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers with the unrivalled expertise while continuing to drive the business forward.”
With ambitious plans for the years ahead, Candlelight continues to invest across product development, customer service, and its commercial team, ensuring it remains well positioned for further growth across the UK retail market.
